Woodlawn Unit School District #209 Board of Education met July 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Members Present Members Absent
Chad Phelps (arrived at 6:10) Jeff Burkett
Leslie Knox Dianne Fritschle
Kyle Ritchey
Scott Owens (President)
Michele Chesnek
A regular board meeting was held at the high school. The meeting was called to order by Scott Owens at 6:00 pm. Roll Call was taken with the above members present. Also Present: Eric Helbig, Sandra Kabat, Katie Trout, Lauren White, Cindy Isaac, Neesa Hayes, Shelly Brooks, Peter Ellis, Kelleigh Ellis, Stephanie Griffin
Visitor Communication: Neesa Hayse spoke in favor of the new WGS dress code policy saying the school needed a more specific policy. Ms. Hayse, Ms. Brooks, Ms. Trout and Ms. White also spoke about the issues they had with student dress at the Jr. HS level during the last school year.
Ms. Isaac wanted to dispel rumors concerning regarding dress code enforcement. Ms. Ellis had questions regarding the new policy as to what type of apparel was considered appropriate or inappropriate.
A motion was made by Kyle Ritchey and seconded by Michele Chesnek to approve the consent agenda items as presented.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michele Chesnek and seconded by Chad Phelps to go into closed session at 6:24 p.m. for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2 © (1) and Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. (5 ILCS 120/2 ©, (2)).
Members voted: Leslie Knox, yes; Scott Owens, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes; Chad Phelps, yes
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michele Chesnek and seconded by Kyle Ritchey to return to open session at 6:51 p.m.
Members voted: Leslie Knox, yes; Scott Owens, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes; Chad Phelps, yes
Motion carried.
A motion as made by Kyle Ritchey and seconded by Michele Chesnek to approve the 2nd reading of Board Policy Updates
Members voted: Leslie Knox, yes; Scott Owens, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes; Chad Phelps, yes
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michele Chesnek and seconded by Chad Phelps to hire Ethan Gowler as WHS Head Baseball Coach with appropriate years of experience.
Members voted: Leslie Knox, yes; Scott Owens, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes; Chad Phelps, yes
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kyle Ritchey and seconded by Michele Chesnek to accept the resignations of Shawn Williams as WGS 1st Grade Teacher and Melissa Hoffman as WGS paraprofessional effective immediately.
All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kyle Ritchey and seconded by Michele Chesnek to hire Harold Kemmerling as WGS head custodian with appropriate experience and Devon Kiesow as head night custodian at step 0, column B.
Members voted: Leslie Knox, yes; Scott Owens, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes; Chad Phelps, yes
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michele Chesnek and seconded by Chad Phelps to hire Michele Chesnek as WGS 1st Grade Teacher with appropriate years of experience.
Members voted: Leslie Knox, yes; Scott Owens, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes; Chad Phelps, yes
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Chad Phelps and seconded by Kyle Ritchey to hire Dawson Verhines as WHS PE teacher with appropriate years of experience.
Members voted: Leslie Knox, yes; Scott Owens, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes; Chad Phelps, yes
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michele Chesnek and seconded by Kyle Ritchey to approve a 1 year contract with Brian Gamber as WHS Dean of Students.
Members voted: Leslie Knox, yes; Scott Owens, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes; Chad Phelps, yes
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Chad Phelps and seconded by Michele Chesnek to approve the proposal by Lanz Plumbing to perform pipe lining at WHS and by Ford Plumbing to repair WHS urinals. Members voted: Leslie Knox, yes; Scott Owens, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes; Chad Phelps, yes
Motion carried.
Approving the FY22 Amended Budget was tabled.
A motion was made by Kyle Ritchey and seconded by Michele Chesnek to approve 2022-2023 Distrct Return to School and Remote Learning plans as presented.
Members voted: Leslie Knox, yes; Scott Owens, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes; Chad Phelps, yes
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Chad Phelps and seconded by Kyle Richey to approve Johannes Construction pay application #1.
Members voted: Leslie Knox, yes; Scott Owens, yes; Kyle Ritchey, yes; Michele Chesnek, yes; Chad Phelps, yes
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michele Chesnek and seconded by Kyle Ritchey to adjourn at 7:45pm. All members present voted yes by a roll call vote.
Motion carried.
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